River is receding

The Little Wabash River is finally receding after nearly a week in the minor flood stages in and around Carmi. The river peaked over the weekend at 30.56 feet and was recorded at 30.2 feet today at 8 a.m. The river is expected to stay in minor flood stages through the remainder of the week, dropping below the 27 foot flood stage on Sunday, June 16.

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The Carmi Times - Carmi, IL

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Posted Jun. 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Posted Jun. 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM

The Little Wabash River is finally receding after nearly a week in the minor flood stages in and around Carmi. The river peaked over the weekend at 30.56 feet and was recorded at 30.2 feet today at 8 a.m. The river is expected to stay in minor flood stages through the remainder of the week, dropping below the 27 foot flood stage on Sunday, June 16.